GCVS News
GCVS is a busy organisation working within a dynamic sector. Here are some of the news stories that have caught our interest.
If you would like to contribute to or comment on our news stories, contact our Web Officer. Media information for journalists is also available from the External Relations team.
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Growing Up in Scotland Findings Published
A range of reports from the Growing Up in Scotland Study have been published by the Scottish Government.
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Housing Benefit Under-Occupancy Rules Discriminate Against Disabled People - Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal has ruled the UK Government’s housing benefit under-occupancy policy, forced through as part of their welfare reform measures, discriminates against disabled people.
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New Council to Meet This Week
Glasgow City Council will meet for the first time this week, which will see the appointment of the Leader, The Lord Provost,
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Homelessness Targets Threatened
Welfare reform could interfere with Scotland’s commitment to end unintentional homelessness by the end of 2012
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Report Warns 1 in 5 Advice Charities Could Close
A report by the charity Justice for All has warned that 1 in 5 advice charities could close over the next year.
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Work Capability Assessment Needs “Fundamental Rethink”
A homeless charity has published a report which is highly critical of the Work Capability Assessment, claiming that it is actively harming some of the most vulnerable
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Food Charity Experiencing Huge Increase in Demand in Scotland
The Trussel Trust provides food banks across the UK to respond to the growing number of British citizens unable to make ends meet
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54% of ESA Claimants Found Fit for Work
The much criticised Work Capability Assessments have found over half of Employment and Support Allowance claimants fit for work
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Group to Focus on High Glasgow Suicide Rates
A new group will study why Glasgow has the highest suicide in the country
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